Advice guide for online gambling

New online guide for credit and debit cardholders provides key facts and tips for safe online gambling.

APACS, the UK payments association, has published a new guide, Cards & Online Gambling, which provides comprehensive advice for credit and debit cardholders about online gambling.

Coinciding with Responsible Gambling Day the guide provides a wealth of information on online gambling including:

Top tips to protect yourself from online fraud
Clarity on what’s legal and what’s not in the UK and abroad
Links to gambling and debt advice

Sandra Quinn, director of communications at APACS, says: “Online gambling sites can be based anywhere in the world. And different countries have different laws as to what is legal and what’s not. Credit and debit card issuers aren’t there to tell people how to spend their money – but we can help inform people about their choices. This guide is about giving cardholders the information they need to take responsible decisions about their money when gambling online. As with all online payments it’s particularly important that cardholders make careful checks and plan ahead before they decide to gamble online. Our top tips for keeping safe are only to spend what you can afford, check the terms and conditions that apply, check online security carefully and check your card statements for fraud.”

The guide is available at apacs.org.uk and choosingandusing.com